Happy Friday, and welcome to another weekend reads!
Since this is the first post of 2021, I wanted to share a few of my “resolutions” for the year. And when I say resolutions, these things are more like yearly outlooks than any sort of tangible goal.
The first being resolution being… have more fun! I saw this piece from Camille Styles on her wanting to have more fun in 2021, and it really resonated. Having fun is generally something I’m very good at, but it feels like as 2020 droned on, it got harder and harder to do that.
I really want to try to bring back the excitement over making little things an event or celebration and just generally chill out and have fun.
What I’m excited about this year:
-the potential for things to go back to normal
-hosting friends in our new house
-getting to travel again
-decorating our house
My second resolution is to be less attached to outcomes. This idea came to me, primarily as it relates to body image. As many women do, I work out tirelessly, deprive myself of eating what I want most of the time, then beat myself up when I actually do eat something I want. I constantly look in the mirror, pinch fat, decide today I do have abs, but 12 hours later I don’t. It’s exhausting.
I actually do really like working out. I think it’s fun and relaxing. So instead of being attached to the outcome of what working out may do for me, I want to just enjoy it. If it also whittles my waist, then that should just be a bonus.
What are some of your goals for 2021?!
Weekend Reads | 1-8
Very excited about these super luxe cake mixes I discovered via Bon Appetit.
Love this heart print lounge set.
What would be in your joy toolbox?
This story is WILD. There’s been a series of cruise ship suicides of crew members trapped on the cruise ship during the early days of Coronavirus.
Martha Stewart lays out 2021 kitchen trends. I seriously considered navy cabinets.
My lips have been so dry…want to try this DIY mask.
I feel like I def need this neck cream now.
Thoroughly enjoyed Bridgerton. It’s a little cheesy, but a fun watch.
Love the fashion? Try an empire waist dress like this $100 one.
What to watch after Bridgerton.
The history of the calorie and how a calorie in does not mean a calorie out.
What wellness trends will be in this year.
We’re doing another dry January and Whole 30 this month. Tips on planning out a week of healthy eating.
10 of my favorite Whole 30 recipes.
Looking forward to making this Whole 30 green curry salmon.
Another fascinating read on the rise and fall of this woman who became the darling of the natural wine world.
Weekend Sales | 1-8
Anthropologie: Tag sale with up to 70% off plus an additional 50% off. This is actually where I stock up on stocking stuffers for next year. They have so many great beauty products marked down to nearly nothing.
Express: 50% off select winter styles.
J. Crew: Cashmere sale! Starting at $59.50. Time to treat yourself to a classic crewneck.
Loft: 50% off cozy pjs and sweaters with code FUN. I just bought this fun lounge set!